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RJ56 LTN

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,118 mi
Last recorded146,118 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 LTN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 146,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 139,432 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4m (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 132,169 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Sep 2020 127,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 127,444 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 122,905 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 122,765 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2018 118,567 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 109,943 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 109,943 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 102,633 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres perished

Pass 11 Sep 2015 94,999 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 91,934 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 91,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 82,523 miles

Boot space loaded at time of test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre low on inner edge, tyre cracked along the outer shoulder and across tread area, outer sidewall damaged.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Screw in nearside front tyre as marked.

TYRE SIZE = 235/55R17. Please note there are various speed and load ratings, 99H (x2), 99V & 99W.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Nov 2012 73,383 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 65,576 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 65,576 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 59,412 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 52,472 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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RJ56 LTN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 87,989 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ56 LTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ56 LTN registered?

RJ56 LTN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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